Ambition was never the Pastels' strong suit, and luck was rarely on their side; as the group's members -- now including bassist Martin Hayward and drummer Bernice Simpson -- devoted their primary focus to their studies, new music appeared only sporadically and to little notice, on a seemingly random series of labels. After 1983's "I Wonder Why" was released on Rough Trade, they moved to Creation, where they hit their stride with the 1984 drone-pop gems "Something's Going On" and "A Million Tears." After one further single, 1985's "I'm Alright with You," the Pastels split with Creation, moving to the tiny Glass label. In 1986, their track "Breaking Lines" appeared on the influential C-86 collection assembled by the New Music Express, transforming the anorak movement into an overnight media sensation quickly accompanied by intense critical backlash.
Regardless of prevailing musical trends, however, the Pastels soldiered on: after recruiting one-time Shop Assistants keyboardist Aggi Wright, they recorded the 1986 single "Truck Train Tractor," followed by Crawl Babies and Comin' Through. Finally, in 1987 the group found time to assemble an LP, Up for a Bit with the Pastels, followed in 1988 by Suck on the Pastels, a collection of unreleased Creation-era material. In 1989, former Vaselines frontman Eugene Kelly and ex-Shop Assistant David Keegan joined the fold for Sittin' Pretty, the final LP to include Superstar, Hayward, and Simpson. The remaining duo of Pastel and Wright expanded to include Katrina Mitchell for the 1991 collaboration Jad Fair and the Pastels, followed by the 1994 EP Olympic World of Pastelism. Their third album, Mobile Safari, was released in 1995 by Domino in the U.K. (which began a long-running alliance) and Up Records in the U.S. It featured a lineup including longtime band associates Norman Blake and Gerald Love (both from Teenage Fanclub) and ex-Shop Assistant guitarist David Keegan, and a guest appearance from Luna's Dean Wareham.
Their next album, 1997's Illumination, was issued by the same configuration of record labels and featured a similar lineup, only with the addition of guitarist Jonathan Kilgour and guest shots from Belle & Sebastian's Isobel Campbell and pianist Bill Wells. A remix album, Illuminati, was released in 1998 and featured reworks of tracks by Kevin Shields, Stereolab, Cornelius, and other A-list indie rockers. This burst of recognition and activity was derailed when Wright decided to leave the band in 1998, throwing Mitchell and Pastel into a spin. Instead of jumping back into making music right away, the band went on hiatus while figuring things out. The duo next formed Geographic Records in 2000 as an offshoot of Domino, and began releasing records by friends (Future Pilot AKA, International Airport) and obscure acts (Nagisa Ni Te, Maher Shalal Hash Baz.) The band reappeared at last in 2003 with the mostly instrumental soundtrack for the film The Last Great Wilderness. The album was produced by the Sea and Cake's John McEntire and featured International Airport's Tom Crossley along with a vocal feature for Jarvis Cocker. A friendship with Japanese band Tenniscoats led to their next release, 2009's collaborative effort Two Sunsets. The core band was expanded to include Crossley and Mitchell's sister Alison, with Love still there, too. With the record label slowing its pace and releasing one album a year, the band turned toward recording an album of their own, and in 2013 their fifth record, Slow Summits, was released. McEntire was again in the producer's chair and guitarist John Hogarty had joined the ranks. Also on board as guests were To Rococo Rot's Stefan Schneider and Robert Lippok, as well as Norman Blake (again), and original bandmember Annabel Wright. (c)Jason Ankeny
2) An American 50s pop group formed by Dee Irwin while he was serving in the military. Consisted of DiFosco "Dee" T. Ervin Jr. himself, Richard Travis, Tony Thomas and Jimmy Willingham. They toured widely until splitting up in 1959.
What You Said
The Pastels Lyrics
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You know they only want to keep you down
Yeah they wanna keep you down
Cuz they know you'd turn their world around
Yeah you'd turn it upside-down
So they'll hold you to persuasive past
And take your vision as their pride
But now you walk upon a different path
One that they do not decide
SO SAY
Can't you see?
Im exactly where I always wanted to be
And finally
Im living life like it's my destiny
Closed the door
On the hopeless one you thought I was before
And Im assured
That This is What You Came For
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Well I dont falter in uncertainty
Yeah the chaos gets me by
Cuz all it ever seem to prove to me
Is that the proven few survive
You're fueled by hatred steeped in jealousy
Its a pain not gone remiss
For you seem to take time tarnishing
Your sentimental bliss
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Can't you see?
Im exactly where I always wanted to be
And finally
Im living life like it's my destiny
Closed the door
On the hopeless one you thought I was before
And Im assured
That this is what you came for
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COME ON
Can't you see?
Im exactly where I always wanted to be
And finally
Im living life like it's my destiny
Closed the door
On the hopeless one you thought I was before
And Im assured
That this is what you came for
Well this is what you came for
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The lyrics to The Pastels' song "What You Said" convey a message of empowerment and freedom from the constraints imposed by others. The song begins with a catchy and energetic rhythm, setting the tone for the empowering lyrics that follow. The opening lines, "Dat Dat da da da," serve as a playful and attention-grabbing introduction.
The verses reflect a sense of defiance against those who try to bring you down and control your life. The lyrics suggest that these individuals fear the potential for change and growth that you possess, which could disrupt their established world. However, the singer asserts their independence by walking on a different path, one that is not influenced by the opinions or desires of others.
The chorus serves as a declaration of self-fulfillment and contentment. The singer expresses satisfaction with their current position in life, embracing their destiny and closing the door on previous limitations. This newfound assurance and self-belief become the cause for celebration, as reflected in the repeated lines, "Can't you see? / I'm exactly where I always wanted to be."
Overall, "What You Said" is a powerful anthem that encourages listeners to overcome obstacles, embrace their individuality, and pursue their own path, regardless of what others may say or think.
Line by Line Meaning
You know they only want to keep you down
They are aware that others are trying to suppress you
Yeah they wanna keep you down
Yes, they have the desire to restrain you
Cuz they know you'd turn their world around
Because they understand that you would completely transform their world
Yeah you'd turn it upside-down
Indeed, you would completely invert it
So they'll hold you to persuasive past
Therefore, they will cling onto your previous experiences as a way to influence you
And take your vision as their pride
And they will claim your unique perspective as their source of pride
But now you walk upon a different path
However, you now tread upon a distinct journey
One that they do not decide
One that they have no control over
Can't you see?
Are you not able to perceive?
Im exactly where I always wanted to be
I am precisely in the place I have always desired to be
And finally
And at long last
Im living life like it's my destiny
I am embracing life as if it is my destined path
Closed the door
I have firmly shut the door
On the hopeless one you thought I was before
On the person you believed I used to be, filled with despair
And Im assured
And I am confident
That This is What You Came For
That this is the purpose you came here for
Well I dont falter in uncertainty
Well, I do not hesitate in the face of uncertainty
Yeah the chaos gets me by
Yes, I find solace in the midst of chaos
Cuz all it ever seem to prove to me
Because it continuously demonstrates to me
Is that the proven few survive
That only a select few who have been tested endure
You're fueled by hatred steeped in jealousy
You are driven by animosity intertwined with envy
Its a pain not gone remiss
It is a distress that has not been ignored
For you seem to take time tarnishing
Because you appear to spend time tarnishing
Your sentimental bliss
Your state of emotional happiness
Can't you see?
Are you not able to perceive?
Im exactly where I always wanted to be
I am precisely in the place I have always desired to be
And finally
And at long last
Im living life like it's my destiny
I am embracing life as if it is my destined path
Closed the door
I have firmly shut the door
On the hopeless one you thought I was before
On the person you believed I used to be, filled with despair
And Im assured
And I am confident
That this is what you came for
That this is the purpose you came here for
Can't you see?
Are you not able to perceive?
Im exactly where I always wanted to be
I am precisely in the place I have always desired to be
And finally
And at long last
Im living life like it's my destiny
I am embracing life as if it is my destined path
Closed the door
I have firmly shut the door
On the hopeless one you thought I was before
On the person you believed I used to be, filled with despair
And Im assured
And I am confident
That this is what you came for
That this is the purpose you came here for
Well this is what you came for
Well, this is exactly what you came here for
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Written by: Nicholas Straniere
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